Guinea-Bissau Award09-025P

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09-025P Guinea-Bissau Award
November 6, 2009

Freight Tender Results: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education Guinea Bissau 11/06/09.

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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS ON McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES TO GUINEA BISSAU TENDERED ON OCTOBER 8, 2009 UNDER INV-109B:

IFB NUMBER: 09-025P

AA. REF NO: F09-0345
FARES REF: CR-09-00700 USDA T#: 09-025P-01
CARGO: UP TO 140 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACINTOPORT TX
SUPPLIER: KELLEY BEAN CO. (USDA REF: N/D VEP20039775)
DISPORT: BISSAU, G-BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4 OF TENDER)
AVAIL: JAN 02, 2010

A1. REF NO: F09-0345-1
FARES REF: CR-09-00700 USDA T#: 09-025P-02
CARGO: UP TO 350 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACINTOPORT TX
SUPPLIER: KELLEY BEAN CO. (USDA REF: N/D VEP20039776)
DISPORT: BISSAU, G-BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4 OF TENDER)
AVAIL: JAN 02, 2010

A2. REF NO: F09-0345-2
FARES REF: CR-09-00700 USDA T#: 09-025P-03
CARGO: UP TO 460 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACINTOPORT TX
SUPPLIER: GUIDRY LIAISON (USDA REF: N/D VEP20039777)
DISPORT: BISSAU, G-BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4 OF TENDER)
AVAIL: JAN 02, 2010
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A3. REF NO: F09-0345-3
FARES REF: CR-09-00700 USDA T#: 09-025P-04
CARGO: UP TO 70 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACINTOPORT TX
SUPPLIER: ADM EDIBLE BEAN (USDA REF: N/D VEP20039778)
DISPORT: BISSAU, G-BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4 OF TENDER)
AVAIL: JAN 02, 2010
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A4. REF NO: F09-0345-4
FARES REF: CR-09-00700 USDA T#: 09-025P-05
CARGO: UP TO 400 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACINTOPORT TX
SUPPLIER: COLGATE COMMODITIES (USDA REF: N/D VEP20039779)
DISPORT: BISSAU, G-BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4 OF TENDER)
AVAIL: JAN 02, 2010

BB. REF NO: F09-0346
FARES REF: CR-09-00700 USDA T#: 09-025P-06
CARGO: UP TO 950 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING: RHOU – HOUSTON TX
SUPPLIER: CAL WESTERN PKG (USDA REF: N/D VEPD0039748)
DISPORT: BISSAU, G-BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4 OF TENDER)
AVAIL: NET DEC 01 NLT DEC 15, 2009

CC. REF NO: F09-0347
FARES REF: CR-09-00700 USDA T#: 09-025P-07
CARGO: UP TO 610 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACINTOPORT TX
SUPPLIER: PACIFIC AG (USDA REF: N/D VEPD0039768)
DISPORT: BISSAU, G-BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4 OF TENDER)
AVAIL: JAN 05, 2010
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C1. REF NO: F09-0347-1
FARES REF: CR-09-00700 USDA T#: 09-025P-08
CARGO: UP TO 1,290 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE - 50K BAGS
LOADING: JACINTOPORT TX
SUPPLIER: ADM RICE INC. (USDA REF: N/D VEPD0039769)
DISPORT: BISSAU, G-BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4 OF TENDER)
AVAIL: JAN 05, 2010
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DD. REF NO: F09-0348
FARES REF: CR-09-00700 USDA T#: 09-025P-09
CARGO: UP TO 480 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHY POTATO FLAKES – 20K BAGS
LOADING: JACINTOPORT TX
SUPPLIER: IDAHO-PACIFIC CO. (USDA REF: N/D VEP20039767)
DISPORT: BISSAU, G-BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4 OF TENDER)
AVAIL: JAN 05, 2010

ON THE ABOVE:
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VESSEL: M/V Marilyn, USA flagged
LOADPORT: As above. ETA Jan 05, 2010 ETS Jan 15, 2010
DISPORT: As above. ETA Jan 29, 2010
RATE(S)
PARCELS AA THRU A4: 335.32 per gmt allin (ocean: $325.32, fgn: $10.00)
PARCEL BB: USD 401.32 per gmt allin (ocean: $391.32, fgn: $10.00)
PARCEL CC AND C1: USD 335.32 per gmt allin (ocean: $325.32, fgn: $10.00)
PARCEL DD: USD 335.32 per gmt allin (ocean: $325.32, fgn: $10.00).
TERMS: FBT Allin. No demurrage, no despatch, no detention on vessels / containers / trailers bends. Rates include delivery to Bissau whse. Plus, USD 43.00 per GMT for inland delivery to Chanchungo. O’wise, as per terms of the freight tender issued Oct 08, 2009 and terms of the US FoodAid booking note dated Nov 4, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET


09-025P Guinea-Bissau Tender
October 9, 2009

Freight Tender: IPHD, McGovern Dole Food for Education Guinea Bissau (10/08/09)
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IPHD), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING McGOVERN DOLE FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM CARGOES, VIA CONTAINER AND/OR CONVENTIONAL BREAK-BULK SERVICE, UNDER INV-109B:
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IFB NUMBER: 09-025P.
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AA. REF NO: 09-025P-01 (BKA REF: F09-0345)
FARES REF: CR-09-00700
CARGO: UP TO 1,420 NMT
COMMODITY: PINTO BEANS – 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT JAN 05, 2010
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BB. REF NO: 09-025P-02 (BKA REF: F09-0346)
FARES REF: CR-09-00700
CARGO: UP TO 950 NMT
COMMODITY: VEGETABLE OIL – 20 LITER PAILS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT JAN 05, 2010
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CC. REF NO: 09-025P-03 (BKA REF: F09-0347)
FARES REF: CR-09-00700
CARGO: UP TO 1,900 NMT
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE – 50K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT JAN 05, 2010
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DD. REF NO: 09-025P-04 (BKA REF: F09-0348)
FARES REF: CR-09-00700
CARGO: UP TO 480 NMT
COMMODITY: DEHY POTATO FLAKES – 20K BAGS
LOADING: SEE SPECIAL NOTE “B” BELOW
DISPORT: BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU (SEE NOTE 4)
AVAIL: AS PER ITEM 16 OF USDA INVITATION WITH
FAS U.S. PORT JAN 05, 2010
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ON THE ABOVE:
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TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO
DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS BENDS.
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SPECIAL NOTE “A”:
TO DETERMINE LOWEST LANDED COST, ALL CARRIERS ARE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT OFFERS FOR THE ABOVE CARGOES VIA THE FREIGHT BID ENTRY SYSTEM (FBES).
FBES CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGHT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
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https://indianocean.sc.egov.usda.gov/COS/Main
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CARRIERS MUST BE ASSIGNED A LOGIN ID AND PASSWORD TO ACCESS FBES. CONTACT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS REGARDING LOGON ID, PASSWORDS, AND FBES QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
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MR. MELVIN SMITH – TEL 816-926-6212
Melvin.smith@kcc.usda.gov
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MR. ALAN GROTE – TEL 816-926-6078
Alan.grote@kcc.usda.gov
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MR. GARY MARSDEN – TEL 816-926-6043
Gary.marsden@kcc.usda.gov
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SPECIAL NOTE “B”:
CARRIERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO OFFER ON ANY/ALL “FAS POINTS” AND “BRIDGE POINTS” AS LISTED ON THE USDA DOCUMENTS “APPROVED PORTS/TERMINALS” AND FORM KC-362. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED “AVAIL DATE” IS THE CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT OF THE SUPPLIER(S), SUCCESSFUL OCEAN CARRIER(S) ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH SUPPLIER(S) TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING AND/OR TRANSFER OPERATION.
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SPECIAL NOTE “C”:
CONTAINER LOADING PROTOCOL FOR BAGGED BEANS AND CORN: THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE ISSUED APRIL 12, 2005 AND REVISED AUGUST 3, 2005, COVERING THE SHIPMENT OF BAGGED BEANS AND CORN SHIPPED IN CONTAINERS TO DESIGNATED COUNTRIES ARE TO APPLY ON ANY SUCH SHIPMENTS BY THIS TENDER. A COPY OF THIS NOTICE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS FOR PROPER CONTAINER LOADING, ARE AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES/ .
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NOTE 1:  CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD IPHD CARGO
IS: (A) IN WIND AND WATER TIGHT CONDITION; (B) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD; AND, (C) NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR SERVICE. AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE BKA A FGIS SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LOADING IPHD CARGOES.
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NOTE 2:  NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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NOTE 3:  FREIGHT PAYMENT TO BE MADE THROUGH US BANK'S POWERTRACK SYSTEM.
CARRIER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTLY WITH
US BANK.
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NOTE 4:  IF CONTAINER SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE TERMS 2(C)(ii). CARRIER TO
STRIP CONTAINERS AND DELIVER STACKED ONTO IPHD WAREHOUSE(S) FLOOR.
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IF BREAKBULK SERVICE OFFERED / CONTRACTED, THEN:
DELIVERY BASIS US FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE 2(C)(ii), CARGO TO BE PLACED
INTO THE IPHD CONTRACTED WAREHOUSE(S).
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IPHD WAREHOUSE LOCATIONS:
(A) ARMAZEM AO LADO DO SECRETARIA DE ESTADO DOS COMBATENTE
BILOLA, BISSAU, GUINEA BISSAU
POC:  MR. ADRIAN BALAN, TEL:  245-724-8644
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(B) ARMAZEM BAIRRO TCHADA
AVENIDA TITINA SILLA, CANCHUNGO, GUINEA BISSAU
POC:  MR. ADRIAN BALAN, TEL:  245-724-8644.
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FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND WITHOUT GUARANTEE, IPHD WILL REQUIRE DELIVERY
OF COMMODITIES AS FOLLOWS: TO WAREHOUSE “A” ABOVE: 950 NMT BEANS; 635
NMT VEGOIL; 1270 NMT MILLED RICE; AND, 320 NMT POTATO GRANULES.  TO WAREHOUSE “B” ABOVE: 470 NMT BEANS; 315 NMT VEGOIL; 630 NMT MILLED RICE; AND, 160 NMT POTATO GRANULES.
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NOTE 5:  TRANSATLANTIC BARGE CLAUSE:
TOWED BARGES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE TRANSATLANTIC TRADE PROVIDED ALL
CARGO IS CONTAINERIZED AND STOWED UNDER DECK. NO OTHER STOWAGE ARRANGEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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NOTE 6:  CERTAIN COMMODITIES COVERED BY THIS IFB MUST BE INSPECTED BY APHIS/PPQ
OR OTHER SUCH AUTHORITIES PRIOR TO LOADING SO THAT A PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE CAN BE ISSUED. SUCH INSPECTION MUST TAKE PLACE NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE CARGO BEING LOADED ABOARD THE VESSEL AT THE PORT OF EXPORT. CARRIERS INTENDING TO LOAD THESE CARGOES INTO CONTAINERS, LASH BARGES, OR OTHERWISE UNITIZE CARGOES IN A WAY THAT WILL PROHIBIT OR RESTRICT INSPECTIONS WITHOUT SUSTAINING ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BEAR ALL SUCH ADDITIONAL EXPENSES IF THIS IS DONE BEFORE INSPECTIONS ARE EFFECTED OR IF CARGOES ARE NOT LOADED ON-BOARD A VESSEL WITHIN THE THIRTY DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING INSPECTION.
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NOTE 7:  THE ABOVE DATES APPLY TO CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VENDOR. OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH VENDORS TO ENSURE A SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.
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NOTE 8:  EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON,
TEXAS CLAUSE:  EFFECTIVE WITH TITLE II INVITATION 028 ISSUED ON JANUARY 23, 2008,
THE NOTICE TO THE TRADE EOD-150 (PILOT PROGRAM FOR LOAD PORT SURVEYS AND PROCESSED COMMODITY BIDDING BASIS HOUSTON, TEXAS) IS CANCELLED. USAID NOTICE TO THE TRADE DATED APRIL 5, 2006 “F.A.S. ALLOCATED COMMODITIES AT HOUSTON AND JACINTO” IS ALSO RESCINDED. THIS MEANS THAT BEGINNING WITH INV 028, HOUSTON
WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AS AN APPROVED DELIVERY POINT.  OFFERORS MUST SELECT TERMINALS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON AS LISTED IN NOTICE TO THE TRADE: EXPANSION OF TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS WITHIN THE PORT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS. THE NOTICE IS POSTED ON THE USAID OCEAN NOTICES WEBSITE AT  HTTP://WWW.USAID.GOV/BUSINESS/OCEAN/NOTICES/. A COMPLETE LIST OF DELIVERY/BID POINT CODES, INCLUDING THE NEW HOUSTON DELIVERY/BID POINT CODES, IS AVAILABLE AT:  HTTP://WWW.FSA.USDA.GOV/FSA/WEBAPP?AREA=HOME&SUBJECT=COOP&TOPIC=PAS-EX- AP
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- COMMODITY, LOADPORT, AND INTERMODAL POINT ABBREVIATIONS AS PER USDA
FORM KC-362. DELIVERY TERMS PER USDA NOTICE TO THE TRADE OF APRIL 5, 1995. FOR ANY COMMODITIES ALLOCATED BASIS INTERMODAL SUPPIER’S PLANT, VESSEL OWNERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES.  IF THE VESSEL FAILS TO C0MPLY WITH SUPPLIER’S LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, STORAGE, WILL BE FOR THE VESSEL’S ACCOUNT.  IF CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE SUPPLIER’S PLANT, CARRIER MUST ENSURE THAT CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE PLANT BY THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUPPLIER’S SHIPPING PERIOD AND SUPPLY CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE SUPPLIER FULFILLS HIS CONTRACT QUANTITY. OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OFFER ONLY
FOR VENDORS WHO MATCH OWNERS’ CAPABILITIES. OWNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
REFER TO KC-362 FOR THE LIST OF PLANT LOCATIONS AND CAPABILITIES.
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- THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE'S GUIDELINES DATED DECEMBER 21, 1989 FOR CONTAINER, BARGE AND VESSEL HOLD INSPECTIONS IS HEREBY INCORPORATED.
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- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/IFB NUMBER AND ANY FUTURE COMMUNICATION SHOULD ALSO IDENTIFY SAME BY TENDER OR CONTRACT NUMBER.

- OFFERS FROM NVOCC'S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

- OFFERS MUST INCLUDE:
VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT. ETA AT LOAD AND DISCHARGE PORT. FULL STYLE OF CARRIER OFFERING. WHETHER SERVICE IS DIRECT OR TRANSSHIPPED,CONTAINER OR BREAKBULK.  STATEMENT THAT CARRIER IS A VOCC. OCEAN FREIGHT RATE TO BE IN
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON AND MUST BE ALL INCLUSIVE REPEAT ALL INCLUSIVE.

- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION (DOMESTIC & FOREIGN), FUMIGATION COSTS, AND, STACKING CHARGES AT FINAL DESTINATION. CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.

- CARRIER TO SPECIFY IN OFFER THAT RATE OFFERED IS THE SAME AS OR LOWER THAN CARRIER'S APPLICABLE TARIFF RATE AT TIME OF OFFERING.  CARRIER MUST DECLARE FMC TARIFF NUMBER AND STATE WHETHER RATE OFFERED IS A 'CARRIER TARIFF RATE' OR A
'CONFERENCE TARIFF RATE' AND WHETHER RATE IS 'TO BE FILED', 'TO BE MAINTAINED', OR 'TO BE AMENDED'.

- ONLY OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR
CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

- IPHD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL OFFERS.

- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY IPHD AND USDA.

- EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL AWARDS UNDER THIS IFB WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE U.S. FOOD AID BOOKING NOTE DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004 WHICH IS FULLY INCORPORATED HEREIN.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED, VIA FBES, NO LATER THAN 1000HRS U.S. CENTRAL TIME ON
OCT 15, 2009.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 500, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL:  JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET